A FRIEND had the embarrassing misfortune to see Dennis Potter's The Singing Detective while in hospital. It was a bit like watching Hi-De-Hi at a holiday camp. Mr. Potter's quirky, near-the-knuckle script spared no blushes in the TV room. From Heaven, Son Of Man, Blue Remembered

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THIS top Intermediate Cup tie played at the Technical College grounds in Dungannon, the temporary home of the friendly Swifts club, commenced in cold as Keys scored from close range. United pushed out in front after 65 minutes when McCombe scored following good work by Mcllroy a

THE Under-20 inter-provincial between Ulster and Leinster at Shaw's Bridge was rather spoiled by the blustery conditions and some poor refereeing. However, Leinster ran out worthy 29-6 winners and, in the process, lifted the inter-provincial title. After 20 minutes Rolland, the

1 otrAhACWCoArIBdI i T n e t l e ::::0 :fa: not defending their title in Club Basketball Championship at Crystal Palace. The dub haYe.,o entered the I tournament, from Januar. 4, but the organisers pleased with the their

THE North Road Federation held its annual dinner and prize distribution in the Banville Hotel. The president, Bertie Fletcher, welcomed members and guests and total prizemoney for the season was £4,400. The highest prizewinner was Malcolm Robinson (Bondhill) who collected £413.